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Ingredients 12 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 4 cups)1 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 cup butter, divided1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon celery saltDash pepper2 cups whole milk2 cups shredded cheddar cheese3 slices whole wheat bread, cut into small cubes Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 cup butter-flavored shortening3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon mint extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon instant espresso powder1 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon baking soda2 cups old-fashioned oats1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, espresso powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups vital wheat gluten1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons nutritional yeast1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups vegetable broth3 tablespoons canola oilCOATING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup yellow cornmeal2 teaspoons seafood seasoning1/2 cup soy milk1/4 cup canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the first 9 ingredients; stir in broth and oil until mixture pulls away from sides of bowl and form a ball....

Ingredients 6 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained3 tablespoons brown sugar1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Place pork chops in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 large green pepper, chopped1 large sweet red pepper, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 large carrot, chopped1/2 cup water1/2 cup barbecue sauce1/4 cup chili powder1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optionalOPTIONAL TOPPINGS:Reduced-fat sour cream, hot pepper sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion and/or crushed baked tortilla chip scoops...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil8 uncooked bratwurst links2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered1 small head cabbage, coarsely chopped2 medium onions, quartered3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths6 fresh thyme sprigs 2 garlic cloves, crushed2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup light beer1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth Preparation Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat; add sausages and cook until browned, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 2 jars (23-1/2 ounces each) mixed tropical fruit, drained and chopped3/4 cup thawed limeade concentrate1/4 cup sweet chili sauce1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 5 ounces each)1 green onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons minced fresh mint2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, optional Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons beef bouillon granules1-1/2 cups boiling water1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon cider vinegar2 tablespoons sesame oil1 tablespoon dark molassesDash pepper Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator. Shake well before using.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon chili powder, divided2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces1/4 cup vegetable oil2 medium onions, chopped1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted1 bay leaf1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper5 medium red potatoes, cubed4 medium carrots, sliced1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, salt and garlic powder....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon paprikaSLAW:1/3 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt1/3 cup peach salsa or salsa of your choice1 tablespoon honey1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (12 ounces) broccoli coleslaw mix2 cups fresh baby spinach1/4 cup shredded carrots1/4 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed12 whole wheat pita pocket halves Preparation Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, toss shrimp with oil and paprika....

Ingredients 8 oz. rice noodles 1 tbsp. canola oil 1 lb. ground pork or turkey 3/4 tsp. ground red pepper 5 tbsp. fish sauce 2 medium shallots 3 clove garlic 6 tbsp. lime juice 2 tbsp. brown sugar 2 c. Shredded cabbage 2 c. shredded carrots 1/2 pt. grape tomatoes 1 c. chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 c. fresh mint Preparation Step 1Cook noodles as label directs. Rinse with cold water. Using shears, snip noodles....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons butter1 can (27 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced1 large potato, peeled and shredded1 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon caraway seeds1/2 teaspoon saltAdditional brown sugar, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the sauerkraut, apples, potato, broth, sugar, caraway and salt; mix well. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the apples are tender....

Ingredients 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli1 pound bulk Italian sausage3 cups seasoned salad croutons2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup, undiluted1-1/3 cups whole milk1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions Preparation Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the broccoli, croutons and cheese....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese22 large jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seededRanch salad dressing, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese; fold in sausage. Spoon about 1 tablespoonful into each jalapeno half. Place in 2 ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes....

Ingredients 1/2 package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets 1 egg 1 tbsp. water 6 c. diced cooked chicken 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. Swanson® Chicken Stock 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh herbs Preparation Step 1Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it’s easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400°F. Stir the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork....

Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon apricot preserves2 tablespoons water2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon ground ginger2 medium carrots6 green onions3 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 large sweet red pepper, chopped2 cups hot cooked rice8 large lettuce leaves Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. Using a vegetable peeler, shave carrots lengthwise into very thin strips....

Ingredients 5 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), sliced1 large onion, halved and sliced6 cups water1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained2 small zucchini, quartered and sliced1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper3 ounces uncooked linguine, broken into 2-inch pieces3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2 cups soaked mesquite wood chips10 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets2 large portobello mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth2 cups heavy whipping cream1 medium tomato, chopped Preparation Add wood chips to grill according to manufacturer’s directions. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup cornmeal1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup milk1/4 cup vegetable oil1 large egg3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheeseTOPPING:1-1/2 pounds ground beef2/3 cup water2 envelopes taco seasoning, divided2 cups sour cream1-3/4 cups (10 ounces each) shredded cheddar cheese1-3/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup salsa...

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds) 1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon canola oil1-1/2 cups water1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup honey3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground mustard1 large onion, halved and sliced2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water Preparation Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides. Transfer meat to a 5- or 6-qt....